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- Church Register, Rosseau, Ullswater/Bent River, North Cardwell, Edna Edwards was baptized on January 5, 1915 in Raymond, parents Alexander and Mary Anne Edwards. Sponsors Sydney and Sadie Draycott. Edna born 1 September 1914. Was living in Burks Falls in 1928 when her sister Violet died. Was living in Englehart, Ontario, Canada in 1948 when her mother died, in 1948 when her uncle Thomas T. Thomson died and in 1962 when her sister Janet Margaret died.
(from the collection of Janet Marilyn (Parsons) Edwards)
Mrs. Edna M. Litster
Following a lengthy illness, Mrs. Edna Mae Litster (nee Edwards) passed away at Englehart & District Hospital, December 2, 1945 at 80 years of age.
Born in Watt Township, Muskoka District September 1, 1914, Mrs. Litster grew up a member of a large and happy family in Burks Falls, Ontario. She was educated at Burks Falls and continued her education and worked for a time in Orillia.
Married in 1936 to the late John H. Litster, she followed her husband to his beloved Northland, settling in Englehart in 1937, where together they established a well known pharmacy. She worked by her husband's side for the next 47 years, until his passing on October 18, 1984.
A loving mother to her son John, his wife Brenda and dear "Nana" to grandchildren Jessica Lynn and David Joshua of Englehart; fondly remembered by over 38 "adopted" grandchildren, who were an important part of her life. She is survived by three sisters: Mrs. Robena Parsons of Burks Falls; Mrs. Beatrice Wurm of Magnetawan; and Mrs. Dorothy Eaton of Wolfville, N.S.; also by many nieces and nephews, and their families. She was predeceased by three sisters; Violet, Ellen and Janet; three brothers, Wakeman, Sidney and William and her late husband. Mrs. Litster leaves behind many dear friends, who filled her life with much joy.
An active community member, Mrs. Litster was involved in many aspects of public service. In her early years she taught Sunday School at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, later becoming an elder and lay preacher. She was a lifelong member of the Rebecca Lodge. In her senior years, she helped organize Meals on Wheels for other seniors, and enjoyed participating in the local Interlink Program.
Adopting her husband's motto, "Service Above Self", she always cared for the welfare of others; a card, gift, flowers or a phone call, and a lifetime store of tea and cookies.....her heart and home were always open, and there was always room for "just one more".
She touched the lives of all who knew her, and will never be forgotten.
Mrs. Litster's family were comforted by her friends, who attended the visitation at the McDonald Funeral Home. A Memorial Service was held by the sisters of Northern Beacon Rebeca Lodge, with the eulogy delivered by Mrs. Darcy Hebert.
The funeral was held at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church in Englehart on Monday December 5. The Reverend Grant Muir of Burks Falls conducted the service, and was assisted by soloist Alexis Shortt, with eulogies given by Mr. D.J. Paterson and Mss. Wilda Rowlandson.
Miss Debbie Robertson touched the hearts of all present, closing the service with a stirring rendition of "Amazing Grace" on the pipes, as Mrs. Litster was escorted from her beloved St. Paul's for the final time.
The family thanks all who assisted in making the passing such a memorable and dignified time. "Your kindness will always be remembered," say the family. (John, Brenda, Jessica and David Litster)
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1914 - Abt 1994 (80 years)
